Anchor Child and Family Counseling, Inc.
  • About
    • Executive Director, Dr. Melissa Springstead Cahill
  • Anchor Team
    • Dr. Melissa Springstead Cahill, PsyD, LMFT
    • Dr. Rebecca Bokoch, PsyD, LMFT
    • Ashley Ellis, LMFT
    • Kristi Gusts, LMFT
    • Jesse Pacheco, LMFT
    • Andriëtte Pieron, LMFT
    • Julia McAnuff, AMFT
    • Kt Masters, AMFT
    • Carley Mirvis, AMFT
    • Jade Rogers, AMFT
    • Becky Spear, AMFT
    • Tara LaDue, AMFT
  • Services
    • Psychotherapy
    • ADHD and Executive Functioning
  • Contact
  • Location
  • ANCHORED Book
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​Dr. Melissa Springstead Cahill, PsyD, LMFT
​Marriage and Family Therapist, #47113










ABOUT:

Dr. Melissa Springstead is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience teaching, tutoring and providing psychotherapy to children/adolescents, adults and their families. Often time people in today’s world feel overwhelmed with all that is expected of them.  Between academics/work, extracurricular activities/hobbies, social and family obligations, we often feel burnt-out.  This can lead to problems with depression, alcohol and drug use, relational problems, anxiety, etc. Melissa works with her clients to help provide balance in their lives.  Using specific techniques and approaches clients help to maximize their time in order to live a well- balanced life leading to success and achievements of dreams! 

While Melissa works with children, adolescents and adults, with a variety of difficulties, she specializes in working with those who struggle due to a ADHD/learning disabilities and other executive functioning barriers.  Along with individual and family psychotherapy services, Melissa offers school consultations and observations.  She finds collaborating with teachers, school staff and other service providers, a child / adolescent is able to have easier successes in their academics which can have a positive impact on their emotional / behavioral health. 

If you're looking for balance, support with work/school, and/or guidance through a challenging situation, call or email Melissa to schedule a consultation.

EDUCATION:

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles, CA
Major: Psy.D Marriage and Family Therapy
Psy.D, Winter 2016
Dissertation: ANCHORED: A PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR ADOLESCENTS WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER

University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Rossier School of Education
Major: Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy
Masters, May 2006

California State University, Los Angeles, CA
Charter School of Education
Major: Masters in Special Education, Mild / Moderate Credential with a
Resource Certificate - Completion of Six courses, Summer & Fall 2002

University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
School of Letters, Arts and Sciences
Major: Social Sciences with an emphasis in Psychology
Bachelor of Arts, Fall 2001

Professional Affiliations and Memberships

California Association of Marriage and Family Therapist (CAMFT)
San Gabriel Valley CAMFT Executive Board Member 2014 - present
Young and Healthy Executive Board Member

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
University of Southern California Alumni Association
Delta Gamma Alumni Association

Professional Certification
Winter 2017 Trauma Informed Excellence, Coldspring Center for Social and Health Innovation 
Spring 2010 Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certified Instructor, Crisis Prevention Institute


SERVICES:
*Due to Covid-19, all sessions are conducted virtually until further notice*
  • Individual, Family and Group Psychotherapy 
  • Teacher and parents trainings and workshops
  • Parent Consultation 
  • School Consultation 
  • In-Home Services (Within 10 mile radius of office in Pasadena. Please inquire about outside the area)

RATE:
  • 20 minute complimentary consultation
  • $275 for 50 minute session ($165 for 30 minute session) 
  • $750 starting rate for trainings and speaking engagements 
*Limited sliding scale appointments available. Please contact Melissa to discuss. 


CONTACT:
626.437.5583 (text is best for scheduling consultation)
drmelissa@anchorcounselingpasadena.com
Mailing Address:

530 S. Lake #395
​Pasadena, CA 91101​


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Melissa Springstead, MFT
Pasadena, CA

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  • About
    • Executive Director, Dr. Melissa Springstead Cahill
  • Anchor Team
    • Dr. Melissa Springstead Cahill, PsyD, LMFT
    • Dr. Rebecca Bokoch, PsyD, LMFT
    • Ashley Ellis, LMFT
    • Kristi Gusts, LMFT
    • Jesse Pacheco, LMFT
    • Andriëtte Pieron, LMFT
    • Julia McAnuff, AMFT
    • Kt Masters, AMFT
    • Carley Mirvis, AMFT
    • Jade Rogers, AMFT
    • Becky Spear, AMFT
    • Tara LaDue, AMFT
  • Services
    • Psychotherapy
    • ADHD and Executive Functioning
  • Contact
  • Location
  • ANCHORED Book